An offer made Monday, Feb. 9, during the Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting could lead to a quicker and more visually appealing replacement for the chain-link fencing now blocking the promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Stewart offers City alternative to chain-link fence at Waterfront Park Read More »
After weeks of public criticism, legal questions and visible hesitation from the dais, Beaufort City Council voted Tuesday night to formalize how comments will be moderated on the city’s official social media pages — approving the policy only after removing disputed language and adding a path for residents to appeal.
City Council adopts social media comment policy Read More »
It’s safe to say that this year’s Beaufort International Film Festival will display oodles of passion, and the USCB auditorium will ring loudly with applause. It runs from Thuesday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 22.
Last week’s column lead with news of the annual Point in Time count of local “unsheltered” individuals, a project lead by Beaufort County’s Human Services staff and volunteers. This week, we learn that county officials, as part of the annual budget preparations, are proposing to eliminate this five-member department to save money.
Lowcountry Lowdown: County budget talks already target Human Services department Read More »
On Feb. 16, 1970, boxer Joe Frazier, a Beaufort native, defeats Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden in New York City to improve to 25-0 and win the WBA and vacant WBC world heavyweight titles.
This Week In History: Frazier Wins at MSG Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Herbert Parker, 69, who joined the U.S. Army in Hardeeville in 1978.
Veteran of the Week – Herbert Parker Read More »
Beaufort City Council continues to explore creating a downtown social district — a defined area where visitors could purchase beer or wine from participating businesses and carry it with them as they move between shops, restaurants and the waterfront.
Hopes rise alongside questions as City of Beaufort considers social district Read More »
A newly implemented Freedom of Information Act process from the City of Beaufort is prompting strong reaction online, with residents divided over a new requirement that requesters pay a deposit before staff begin gathering records.
Beaufort’s new FOIA deposit rule sparks debate among residents Read More »
The Beaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady’s Island Drive.
Beaufort Lions hosting annual Sweetheart Breakfast on Saturday Read More »
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Broadway (Off Paris!) choral extravaganza at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15. Due to overwhelming demand for seats, the event has a new location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort.
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